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Stovetop Pot Roast

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  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Easy Stovetop Pot Roast is a savory comfort food recipe all made in one Dutch oven or large pot, no oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot required.

Ingredients

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  • 2-3 pound chuck roast
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup red cooking wine
  • 3 cups beef broth *see note
  • 1 cup baby carrots or 2-3 sliced whole carrots
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • sprig each fresh thyme, rosemary, and oregano OR 1/2 teaspoon each if dried
  • 4 large russet potatoes

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. 
  2. Season the roast liberally with salt and pepper on all sides. Place in the heated pot and sear until browned on each side, about 4 minutes per side. 
  3. Remove the roast to a plate and tent with foil. Add onion and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. 
  5. Add wine and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze and release the flavor of all the brown bits.
  6. Add broth, carrots, tomato paste, and herbs. Stir to mix. Return roast to the pan along with any juices from the plate.
  7. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 3 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. *See note, add more broth if necessary
  8. Chop potatoes into bite size pieces and add to the roast. Increase heat to a boil and cook 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
  9. Season to taste with salt and pepper, remove herb stems, and shred meat. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Keep broth level at least half way covering the roast, add more if necessary.
  • Cook time may vary depending on the size of the roast. The pot roast is done when the meat breaks apart and shreds easily with a fork.
  • Nutritional information is for a 2.5 pound chuck roast.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 394
  • Sugar: 2.5 g
  • Sodium: 356.1 mg
  • Fat: 12.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36.4 g
  • Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 33.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 83.8 mg

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